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A Large Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Gilt Foo Dog Handle Vases

$21,920per set
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£16,644.38per set
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€19,034.09per set
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CA$30,625.42per set
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A$34,062.15per set
A$42,577.69per set20% Off
CHF 17,786.20per set
CHF 22,232.75per set20% Off
MX$414,500.14per set
MX$518,125.18per set20% Off
NOK 227,156.87per set
NOK 283,946.09per set20% Off
SEK 213,033.07per set
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DKK 142,058.68per set
DKK 177,573.35per set20% Off
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A Large Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Gilt Foo Dog Handle Vases. Each vase features finely painted scenes on cartouches. The decoration showcases figures engaged in daily life and courtly activities, all set within intricately detailed interiors, offering a window into the culture and society of China in the 19th century. The surrounding floral motifs are rendered in a rich palette of pinks, greens, and blues, complemented by ornate gilded handles in the form of foo dogs, adding a dramatic, three-dimensional effect to the vases. Each vase stands tall and boasts a broad, flared rim with an elegant curve that narrows towards the base. The fine enamelwork, is further enhanced by the use of gilt highlights detailing the intricate features and contrasting beautifully with the soft porcelain body. China, Circa: 1880
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.25 in (81.92 cm)Diameter: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU919542651002

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